The companies say a vessel using the rotor sails can achieve a reduction of around 8% of fuel and GHG emissions, while maintaining speed and travel time.
The Houthis have promised to target Israel over its war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, declaring themselves part of an "axis of resistance" of Iran-affiliated groups.
Amazon has delivered more than 4.8 billion packages in the U.S. this year, and predicts it will deliver around 5.9 billion parcels, up from 5.2 billion last year.
The U.S. regulator the Federal Trade Commission is engaged in a lawsuit against the company, accusing it of anti-competitive practices
– something Amazon has denied.
The incident is the latest in a string of attacks since Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen issued a threat to target ships until Israel’s military operation against Hamas ends.
400 Macy’s employees working in the state of Washington are planning strike actions Black Friday after 96% of workers voted in favor of striking back in October 2023.